AMD Phenom II X4 840 | Intel Celeron N3000 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Phenom II X4 840 and the Intel Celeron N3000 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Phenom II X4 840 4 core processor released in Q1/2011 with the Intel Celeron N3000 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2015. |
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AMD Phenom II (52) | Family | Intel Celeron (165) |
AMD Phenom II - 840/850 (2) | CPU group | Intel Celeron J3000/N3000 (10) |
5 | Generation | 8 |
Propus | Architecture | Braswell |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Phenom II X4 840 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Celeron N3000 clocks with 1.04 GHz (2.08 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 840 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron N3000 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 1.04 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.08 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.08 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
GPU frequency | 0.32 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.60 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 8 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Phenom II X4 840, while the Intel Celeron N3000 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 840 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron N3000 |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR3L-1600 |
Max. Memory | 8 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 4 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 2.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Phenom II X4 840 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the Intel Celeron N3000 is 4 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 840 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron N3000 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 3 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Phenom II X4 840 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of Intel Celeron N3000 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 840 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron N3000 |
45 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
AM3 | Socket | BGA 1170 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Phenom II X4 840
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N3000
2C 2T @ 2.08 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 840
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N3000
2C 2T @ 2.08 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 840
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N3000
2C 2T @ 2.08 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 840
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N3000
2C 2T @ 2.08 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 840
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N3000
2C 2T @ 2.08 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 840
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N3000
2C 2T @ 2.08 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 840
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N3000
2C 2T @ 2.08 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 840
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Celeron N3000
Intel HD Graphics 400 @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom II X4 840 | Intel Celeron N3000 |
Unknown | Unknown |